About the Role
UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places to reach the world's disadvantaged children. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone. In Nigeria, we strive to accelerate the realization of the rights of all children and women to survival, development, protection, and participation through rights-based and gender-sensitive approaches.
Key Responsibilities- Design quality nutrition data collection methodologies, surveys, polling, KAP studies, and Peer Data Quality Reviews, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Initiate, update, and maintain comprehensive nutrition databases using digital platforms such as ODK, RapidPro, and DHIS-2.
- Strengthen government and partner Nutrition Information Systems (NIS) at the state level through technical support and capacity building.
- Analyze routine nutrition program data, generate actionable analytics, and develop interactive dashboards to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with the Kano Field Office and Abuja Nutrition Section to monitor project performance, conduct supportive supervision, and share critical assessment reports.
- University degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutritional Epidemiology, Global/International Health, Information Management, Health/Nutrition Research, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience, including field experience in nutrition data management, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, database design, and statistical software packages such as SPSS and STATA.
- Technical certifications or proven knowledge in GIS, IPC Acute Malnutrition, SMART methodology, and digital data platforms (DHIS-2, MICS).
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a local language or an additional UN language is an asset.
- Meaningful work contributing directly to child survival and development initiatives in Nigeria.
- Opportunity to collaborate with government counterparts, UN agencies, and international development partners.
- Professional growth within a globally recognized humanitarian organization.
- Competitive remuneration package in line with UN standards for a 12-month contract duration.